Assistant manager/accounting job description

Ferguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry's most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

We work in a highly collaborative environment. We depend on each other, we build each other up, and we seek strengths from others where we know we have development needs. We work hard, but smart; we are focused, but we also have fun.

Ferguson has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accounting Manager! The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Location: This will be a hybrid position, being a majority remote with travel to the Newport News, VA HQ as required. There is a strong preference for candidates residing in the Mid Atlantic area.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include leading and managing an accounting staff, reviewing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports in the Operational Accounting Team. Specific responsibilities include the following.
Responsible for period-end close process, the general ledger, and monthly account reconciliations.Drive the month-end / year-end close process.Prepare and/or approve month-end journal entries and assess reasonableness of information.Ensures Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compliance as it relates to controls and segregation of duties for function.Assist with internal audits and year-end external audits.Prepare analyses of various balance sheet and income statement line items including financial controls.Prepare and/or approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis.Identify and resolve significant variances.Support divisions, departments and Business Planning and Analysis team with GL research.Enforce corporate policies and GAAP.Prepare documentation of accounting processes as required.Ensure that GL accounts are being utilized in accordance with corporate policy and GAAP.Become a subject matter expert on the GL system and assigned close processes.Train, mentor and supervise assigned Accounting Team.Ability to work flexible hours in support of period end close and semi-annual inventory and branch audit.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.Knowledge of US GAAP; CPA a plus.Knowledge of SOX/internal controls.5+ years of accounting experience.Experience with Inventory, AR, AP preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Knowledge of Oracle a plus.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and staff.Ability to take ownership and be accountable for issue resolution.Highly organized, detail orientated and capable of multi-tasking.Self-motivated individual with great initiative and ability to work independently.Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Miller International Inc. is seeking an Accounting Assistant Manager who will work closely with the Controller. This position will coordinate and review the activities of our accounting staff, personally handle more complex and/or higher-level accounting issues as assigned, and assist in the development and monitoring of policies, procedures, and controls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables one to get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Direct and assist in the monthly close processes, including but not limited to preparation of monthly account reconciliations, posting journal entries, and preparing financial reports.

Participates in the establishment and maintenance of corporate accounting principles, practices, and procedures for the company's fiscal records and financial reports.

Monitors the system of internal controls and procedures in place to protect company assets and to assure that business operation is consistent with established policies.

Performs financial analysis upon request to help identify and solve problems and evaluate opportunities.

Assist the Controller with the annual financial audit and the annual 401(k) audit.

Participate in the preparation of quarterly and annual sales/use tax returns.

Other duties assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.

5-7 years of Accounting experience with at least 2 years of experience supervising multiple subordinates.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough working knowledge of sophisticated Accounting software programs, payroll systems and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word programs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, subordinates, customers, and the general public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

Miller International offers spectacular benefits to ensure its employees are happy and healthy, and the Company firmly believes in the importance of maintaining a proper work-life balance. If this sounds like a position you genuinely want to fill, send us your resume and cover letter telling us about your experience in Accounting and why you would like to work with us.

A Career with Hang Seng Bank

Hang Seng is committed to service excellence. Our people are our most important asset and play a vital role in our efforts to continually enhance our performance for customers and provide best-in-class products and services. We seek to attract high-calibre talent by offering a dynamic working environment, good career development opportunities and competitive compensation packages.

Financial Control Division - Business Performance and Management Information

Hang Seng's Financial Control function works closely with the Bank's stakeholders, including business partners, shareholders, regulators and external examiners. We function as their accountants and business partners in providing comprehensive information on financial management, financial planning, financial reporting and compliance, capital planning and reporting, financial control & SOX control, tax advisory, insurance finance, and treasury and investment finance.

We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our department as Assistant Finance and Accounting Manager.

Principal responsibilities

* Perform financial resource planning (FRP), regular financial forecast, cost management control and highlight key issues for management review.
* Prepare budget and forecast management reports, and analyze financial data in a timely, consistent and accurate manner.
* Support the cost forecasting / planning process and provide assessment of all budgets and cost projections.
* Maintain up-to-date management information and implement relevant control measures to ensure the integrity of financial data.
* Proactively digitize our processes with the use of technology.
* Work closely with a wide range of key stakeholders and build healthy working relationships based on trust.

Requirements

* Agile, change mind-set, dynamic and inquisitive approach to work.
* University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration OR a related discipline, with a recognized qualification such as ACCA or HKICPA preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, preferably with understanding to the FRP process and business performance analytical skills. Experience of running cost forecasting and FRP would be an advantage.
* Exceptional drive and commitment, ability to work and thrive in a fast changing and results driven environment, and proven ability in handling competing priorities.
* Great sense of ownership and servicing mindset to ensure efficient and effective customer service processes.
* Proficiency in both English and Mandarin.

If you would like to explore other opportunities at Hang Seng Hong Kong, please visit www.hangseng.com/careers/ for details.

The health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), we're leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at the HSBC Group. As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our Resourcing colleagues will explain how our video-interviewing technology will be used throughout the recruitment process and will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

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